Torsion springs are designed to lift the majority of the weight of a garage door.  They make it possible for the door to be opened with a remote or manually.  If your torsion spring is broken the garage door may not even be able to open manually even.  Springs wear out as time goes on because of the constant weight and tension being put on them.  If you need a torsion spring garage door repair, you need to assess whether or not you can reasonably do it yourself or if you need to call a professional.  If you are generally good with tools and are able to fix problems easily you surely can fix your torsion spring yourself.  If you aren’t so good with tools and easy fixes, this might be a complicated process full of headaches for you.

If you do decide to do it yourself you will need to make sure that you have all the proper tools and equipment.  Depending on your garage door the size of the spring will vary. It’s a good idea to remove the broken spring before you go out to buy a new one so you have a reference for size.  If you get and install an incorrect size it could cause a lot more damage to your garage door.  A smaller spring on a large garage will be able to bear the weight and if it popped off it could fly and hit someone standing in the garage, causing serious injury.  Also, replacing both springs at the same time is best, even if only one is broken.  Changing them at the same time will help your garage run better because the springs will have equal wear and tear.

Never work on a project like this alone.  Always having a second set of hands around is important so that if anything goes wrong someone will be able to help.  As you replace the springs check all of the other components of the garage door including the pulleys or cables that carry the door.  Replacing worn out pieces before problems start will help your garage door run better on a whole for much longer.

Once you have completed your work on the torsion garage door spring repair always check and make sure that the work was done properly and all the bolts and screws are in place and holding tightly.  The door should run up and down completely smooth. 

If you decide this job is too much for you to do and want to call a professional do research and read reviews online to find someone who has good reviews and is reliable for your garage door spring repair.

When a garage door spring snaps it happens spontaneously and usually without warning.  It can happen at virtually any time of day whether it’s in the middle of the day while you are at work or middle of the night while you are sleeping.  Either way it’s something that happens and usually can be repaired easily. Garage door springs are steel version of a rubber band and they can withstand a huge amount of weight, but when they got worn out they snap. 

The first thing that you will need to do is to open the garage door.  Obviously if the spring is broken you won’t be able to open it with the button, which is why there is an emergency cord that will open the door for you.  Pull the red cord and it will release the door manually.  It is important to use caution during this step because garage doors are very heavy and it is likely you will be pulling some of that weight. 

The next thing you need to look in to when you are performing a garage door spring repair is to evaluate what kind of spring you have.  There are two types of springs, Torsion and an Extension spring.  Torsion springs are wound up under pressure which enables the door to be lifted and is run across the top of the door.  Extension springs are on the sides of the door and mimic a rubber band in that they stretch and carry the weight of the door.

Once you have identified the type of spring on your garage door, you need to buy a new one.  Most local and chain hardware stores will carry them such as Home Depot, or Lowers.  You can also find them online, but chances are you will want to fix it sooner than later to protect your valuable items kept in the garage, so waiting for shipping isn’t always the best option. There is a rather large gap in the cost of the spring depending on what type you have.  They can range from a few bucks to possibly over 150$.

Installing the new springs can be a very dangerous, long, and hard ordeal if you do not know what you are doing.  Garage springs are wound under tension and if they slip, they could potentially harm you. So you will want to have the right tools when starting this process.  

Most people realize that this is a hazardous fix and feel they can’t perform the fix themselves.  Now is the time to call a professional for your garage door spring repair and have someone who knows what they are doing come and take a look.  It will save you your time and trouble and possibly from getting injured.  If you have already purchased the part, some repairmen will use what you have and charge you for their time.